Welcome to Common Equity (Co-operative Housing) NSW Ltd

Common Equity NSW is a provider and developer of affordable housing across NSW, operating in 25 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and managing in excess of 500 properties.

Common Equity is the peak body for housing co-operatives in NSW. We are a nationally registered Tier 2 Community Housing Provider, a not-for-profit organisation and a registered Specialist Disability Accommodation Provider under the NDIS.

Common Equity provides a unique offering as the only housing provider in NSW that delivers co-operative housing. We promote cooperative housing models to empower people to build strong communities and better outcomes through affordable housing solutions suited for all demographics and needs. Cooperative housing is especially effective for seniors, older single women, key workers, people living with a disability, marginalised groups and people on low incomes.

Common Equity is the #1 housing provider with the highest tenant satisfaction and engagement in Australia*. It is through the co-operative model that we are connecting people to long term safe and secure housing, training, education, employment, community engagement opportunities and improved quality of life.

A consultation was held on Strategic Planning as part of the AGM on 28 November 2015. All Co-operatives received a ‘Planning our Future’ Information Kit from CENSW about our 2016 strategic planning agenda ahead of […]

The new look Annual Report for 2015 is now out. This year’s issue features Emoh Ruo and Ningana Co-operatives as well as highlights of CENSW achievements and future goals for advancing our understanding of tenant and […]

The October issue of the newsletter is now available. This issue looks at how Co-operatives work within their local communities. We have also profiled Common Equity’s newest member Co-operative, Sedgwick Housing Co-operative. To read the Newsletter […]

Today, the Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM) is proud to launch Get Mutual, a new online resource on setting up and running co-operatives. “At last, groups and individuals have a one-stop shop for free information […]

It’s tenant survey time and Co-operatives and tenants will soon receive a survey form if you have not already received one.
The feedback we receive from you is important and helps us to continue to provide […]

Our quarterly newsletter covers topics such as Sector support, detailing the work Common Equity NSW is doing for the Co-operative Housing Sector, as well an update on the results of the “Meeting the Needs of […]

Common Equity ‘People Power’ has been a strong theme for the start of 2015. The Board has initiated a new programme, called the John Mant Scholarship Programme. Named after the long time Board member, lawyer, […]

Upcoming Events

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REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE

If a Co-operative or a directly managed tenant has any maintenance requirements call 02 9356 9220. The after hours number is 0432 664 486.